To sauna or not to sauna

[shelliw1]

Does anyone know the pros and cons of using the sauna. The gym I go to has one and I love to sweat!! I do want to evetually do a figure comp so I don't want to be counteracting all that I have worked so hard for. Any info would be great!!

Thanks

[DMBsAmricanBaby]

the only thing I don't like and the only reason that keeps me from using a sauna is opening the door and smelling the awful BO odor

[shelliw1]

LOL!! OK thats not very scientific. Now the sauna I will be using is on a small military reservation that you can hear crickets cherping so the only BO would be mine.

[sarahm19]

I dont know if its harmful - i dont think so. I like it because it gets my blood moving (I have poor circulation) and it makes my joints and muscles feel less achy

[Emma-Leigh]

Originally Posted by shelliw1

Does anyone know the pros and cons of using the sauna. The gym I go to has one and I love to sweat!! I do want to evetually do a figure comp so I don't want to be counteracting all that I have worked so hard for. Any info would be great!!

Thanks

As long as you keep yourself well hydrated it is a good way to help promote blood flow and get your muscles recovering (especially when combined with stretching and other things).

It would only be a problem if you did not make sure you kept your water intake up to correct for the water you sweated out!

[SexyChic]

I love saunas...I don't think there is anything bad about them, unless it isnt clean.

[2pounds]

saunas are great for the skin,,

[dmshaykz]

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

As long as you keep yourself well hydrated it is a good way to help promote blood flow and get your muscles recovering (especially when combined with stretching and other things).

It would only be a problem if you did not make sure you kept your water intake up to correct for the water you sweated out!

I agree with Emma-Leigh - hydration is very important; I've found that after a hard workout, and I know that I'm going to be really sore, I sit in the sauna for a while. I generally end up not as sore as I normally would without going in. I assume it's because the increased circulation assists in recovery.